Description
Vietnamese Flat Rice Noodles with Beef (Hu Tieu Ap Chao) is a delicious, satisfying dish with tender beef, chewy rice noodles, and a sweet-savory sauce. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or weekend feasts!
Ingredients
Sauce:
2½ tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional)
Beef Marinade:
½ lb thinly sliced beef (skirt, flap, flank, or ribeye steak recommended)
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Main Dish:
¼ onion, thinly sliced (about ⅔ cup)
4-5 stems Chinese broccoli (gai lan), cut into 1″ pieces with thick stems halved
1 lb rice noodles (peeled apart; see notes)
1 cup bean sprouts
3-4 green onions, dark green parts cut into 1″ pieces and white part thinly sliced for garnish
Cooking oil (e.g., avocado oil)
Salt, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, pepper, and Sriracha. Set aside.
2. Marinate the Beef:
In another bowl, combine beef, baking soda, garlic powder, and 1½ tablespoons of the sauce. Mix well and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
3. Cook the Beef:
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 1-2 minutes, until seared but still slightly pink. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Clean the wok/skillet.
4. Sauté the Vegetables:
In the same wok or skillet, heat another 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add the onion and Chinese broccoli with a pinch of salt. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, until the onion starts to char and the broccoli turns bright green.
5. Cook the Noodles:
Add another 1 tablespoon oil to the wok, followed by the rice noodles and half of the sauce. Gently toss the noodles until they soften, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Finish the Dish:
Add the bean sprouts, dark green onion segments, and the remaining sauce. Stir everything together for another 1-2 minutes, until everything is tender and well-cooked.
7. Combine and Serve:
Stir in the cooked beef and turn off the heat. Let the residual heat warm the beef. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with the green onion slices. Serve hot.
Notes
Rice Noodles: Use dried, refrigerated, or fresh rice noodles. Look for extra-wide noodles like chow fun, hor fun, hu tieu, pad thai, or banh pho.
If using dried noodles, boil them first in salted water until al dente, then rinse with cold water.
If refrigerated noodles are too stiff to peel apart, cover them with a wet paper towel and microwave in 20-second intervals until softened.
Serving Size: Adjust based on your preference. This recipe serves 4-8 people depending on portion size.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Vietnamese